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Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) vs Blu Life One (L120)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 3 vs Blu Life One phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Life One X Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) 24Points
5.2"
IPS+

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2650
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Blu Life One (L120) Compare Asus Zenfone 3 X
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)} 24 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) vs Life One (L120)} 4 Advantages Blu Life One (L120)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)189%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)16%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+424 PPI44%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+5.2"4%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 16MP23%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2650 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2000 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
16GB (10GB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)30%
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT Super IPS+vs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

15 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)Blu Life One (L120)
 
ModelZenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)Life One (L120)
Other model namesZenfone 3 ZE520KL 2GB/16GB 5.2" Dual-SIM 1A090BRBLU Life One 3G Dual-Sim (2013), BLU L120
Country or region available(Global, International)BrazilChinaPhilippinesIndia
(Global, International), Brazil, China, Philippines, India
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAsusBlu
Release date7/12/20164/1/2013
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)73.98 x 146.87 millimeters (2.91 x 5.78 in)73 x 144 millimeters (2.87 x 5.67 in)
Weight144 grams (5.04 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)Blu Life One (L120)
Display typeTFT Super IPS+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display features2.5D glassfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)Blu Life One (L120)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 Oreofeature not registered
User InterfaceZenUI 3.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)Blu Life One (L120)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953) (14nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6589 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 (650MHz)PowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)Blu Life One (L120)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)Blu Life One (L120)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkGlobal:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
India:
UMTS 850/900/2100
Brazil:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
Global:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
India:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (40)
Brazil:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkGlobal:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
India:
UMTS 850/900/2100
Brazil:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)Blu Life One (L120)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4032x3224 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)Blu Life One (L120)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)Blu Life One (L120)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)Blu Life One (L120)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)Blu Life One (L120)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)Blu Life One (L120)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2650 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered20 hours
Standbyfeature not registered760 hours (31.7 days)

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)Blu Life One (L120)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Sapphire Black, Moonlight White, Shimmer Gold• Colors: Black, White

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)Blu Life One (L120)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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